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Benefits of Membership

As a member of the premier psychotherapy association designed to assist psychotherapists, you will receive many benefits and services to help you and your patients.

Diplomate Designation (DAPA)

Diplomate status (DAPA) is a prestigious designation that all psychotherapists should strive to attain. It is based on measurable skills, knowledge, experience, education, and training.

• Diplomate status is only available to applicants who have achieved a minimum of a master’s degree from a lawfully operating College or University or foreign equivalent in a psychotherapy related field.
• All applicants must have a minimum of four years of professional psychotherapy experience.
• Successful Applicants must possess and maintain an excellent professional portfolio and demonstrate extensive education, experience, knowledge, skill, and training.
• Diplomates are strongly encouraged to complete a minimum of 15 continuing education credits per year to maintain their status.

Diplomate status through the American Psychotherapy Association is registered with the National Certification Commission and is a voluntary process that recognizes excellence in the profession of psychotherapy.

Applying for Diplomate status with the APA is easy. Simply complete a short application online and submit copies of your resume and supporting materials via fax or mail.

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For more information or for help with the application process please call toll free (800) 205-9165 or send an e-mail inquiry.

Fellow Designation (FAPA)

Fellow status (FAPA) is a distinctive honor that APA can bestow upon a member. In addition to meeting all of the requirements of a regular member, candidates for Fellow status must have completed all of the requirements listed below.

• Be an APA member in good standing
• Achieved Diplomate status (DAPA)
• Held the Diplomate designation (DAPA) for a minimum of 3 years

A complete curriculum vitae, copy of state issued license(s), 3 letters of recommendation from professionals in your area of expertise, and 2 work products must be forwarded to APA via fax or mail to complete your application for Fellow status.  A one-time passage fee of $250 will apply.

For more information on how to become a Fellow, please call (800) 205-9165.

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National Conferences

• Designed to increase your cutting–edge knowledge of the field through exclusive continuing education programs.
• Establish the personal friendship and professional networking opportunities of our thousands of members.
• Reduced continuing education and registration fees.

Exclusive low cost member insurance rates

• Error and Omissions
• Professional Liability
• Life
• Long-term Disability
• Long-term Care
• Annuities

Hertz Rentals

APA members can apply for rentals at Hertz.  Use code #1475097.  Visit Hertz.com or call 800-654-2210.

A subscription to the quarterly Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association

• A quarterly, peer-reviewed journal (educational and informative) which provides you with continuing education credits through journal learning.

Online access to:

• Members-only area
• Annals CE journal articles and Online Courses

Our Find a Therapist Service

• Provides you with the opportunity for more referrals

Guidance from our leadership

• A national board of leading psychotherapists with the vision and commitment to help you grow

Member-only travel benefits

• A state-of-the-art itinerary and pricing program
• Car rental discounts through Avis

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